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Tommy Tuberville has put together back-to-back nine-win seasons at Cincinnati, but the Bearcats lack a signature victory. The big problem in 2014 was the defense — or lack of defense. Cincinnati gave up 710 yards to Ohio State and finished 96th in total defense. That will have to change if Cincy is to make a move up.

Cincinnati Brushes Aside Southern Methodist

George W. Bush was among 16,849 fans at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on Saturday, but even the presence of the former president was of no inspiration to Southern Methodist's struggling offense. The Mustangs, who ranked 124th in total offense entering the game, could only muster a field goal against Cincinnati and lost, 41-3.

It's not like the Bearcats' defense was anything special, Cincinnati was 120th in total defense and had been giving up 573.6 yards a game. SMU totaled 276.

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin took in the festivites and the rest of his images are available after the jump.

Cincinnati

Nearly every team will have played two games by the time Cincinnati takes on Toledo in its opener. The The Bearcats play host to the Rockets on Sept. 12, a Friday night. Cincinnati plays only three games in September, including a Sept. 27 game at Ohio State. The Bearcats, who finished Dec. 6 against Houston, produced six posters.

Louisville's Win Is All About Bridgewater

Thursday night's Louisville vs. Cincinnati game at Nippert Stadium was the last before an $86 million renovation of the facility, which has been home to the Bearcats in rudimentary form since 1901.

Cincy will play at Paul Brown Stadium in 2014 while work is being done on Nippert. The project is expected to be completed in time for the 2015 season.

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin was among the 35,097 who braved cold conditions on Thursday. Louisville, behind quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, pulled out a 31-24 victory in overtime.

There are more photos after the jump.

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The second installment includes the following teams: Wyoming, Utah, North Texas, Boise State, Florida State, Ohio, Washington State, Stanford, Utah State, Cincinnati and Oklahoma State.

Cincinnati

Tommy Tuberville's debut as Cincinnati coach was a smashing success. The Bearcats steamrolled Purdue, 42-7. Cincinnati can go 2-0 in Big Ten play with a victory Saturday at Illinois.

Thanks to Ryan.

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